Tingira Heights
NSW 2290 · Lake Macquarie
2,043 (2021) → 2,073 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Lake Macquarie local government area (est. 222,310 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Tingira Heights is a moderate growth suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2290, about 106km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $959K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 33/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Tingira Heights has an overall score of 46/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 72/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2290 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.5%), Scotland (0.64%), South Africa (0.64%), Malaysia (0.54%), Netherlands (0.54%)
Top languages: Italian (0.69%), Cantonese (0.39%), Afrikaans (0.34%), Japan (0.24%), Tamil (0.24%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1013 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Windale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 793
- St Pius X Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 847
- Floraville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1026
- Mount Hutton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 940
- Eleebana Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1105
- Hunter Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 955
- Warners Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1027
- Belmont North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 946
- Valentine Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1071
- Wiripaang Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 853
- Jewells Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1026
- Lakeside SchoolCombined · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 910
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Tingira Heights
Is Tingira Heights safe?
Tingira Heights has a residential safety score of 72/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,643 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Tingira Heights?
In Tingira Heights, the median house price is $959K. Median weekly house rent is $720.
How far is Tingira Heights from Sydney CBD?
Tingira Heights is about 106.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Tingira Heights?
Tingira Heights has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Tingira Heights?
Tingira Heights has a transport score of 33/100 and 15 bus stops.